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Nigeria Turns Retirees Into Exporters With New Program
SolutionsJul 31

Nigeria Turns Retirees Into Exporters With New Program

Nigeria's Export Promotion Council is transforming retirement from a time of anxiety into a launchpad for business success. The SOAR Initiative trains civil servants to become exporters, challenging decades of post-career uncertainty.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria's Trade Surplus Jumps 340% on Oil Exports
SolutionsJun 9

Nigeria's Trade Surplus Jumps 340% on Oil Exports

Nigeria just posted a massive economic win, with its trade surplus soaring 340% in early 2026 to reach $7.5 trillion naira. The West African nation is exporting more crude oil and buying fewer petroleum products from abroad.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Bans Raw Shea Exports to Build Local Industries
SolutionsMar 9

Nigeria Bans Raw Shea Exports to Build Local Industries

Nigeria just extended its ban on exporting raw shea nuts for another year, keeping processing jobs and profits inside the country. The move could transform thousands of agricultural workers into manufacturing employees while reducing reliance on imported goods made from Nigeria's own resources.

AllAfrica - Headlines3 min read
Nigeria Farmers to Earn Foreign Income from Yam Exports
Planet WinsMay 21

Nigeria Farmers to Earn Foreign Income from Yam Exports

A new processing plant in Anambra State, Nigeria is turning local yam and cassava harvests into export products, helping farmers earn foreign currency instead of watching crops rot unsold. The facility represents a shift from subsistence farming to commercial-scale agriculture that pays.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's Non-Oil Exports Hit Record $6.1 Billion in 2025
SolutionsJan 19

Nigeria's Non-Oil Exports Hit Record $6.1 Billion in 2025

Nigeria just shattered its own export record, proving the country's economy is growing stronger beyond oil. The West African nation sold $6.1 billion worth of products from cocoa to cashews across 120 countries last year.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria's Non-Oil Exports Jump 21% as 1,000 SMEs Go Global
SolutionsJun 12

Nigeria's Non-Oil Exports Jump 21% as 1,000 SMEs Go Global

Nigeria's economy is breaking free from oil dependence with non-oil exports surging 21% and over 1,000 small businesses now certified to sell their products worldwide. From cocoa to cashew, Nigerian entrepreneurs are finding new markets across five continents.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria to Stop Fertilizer Imports, Export by 2028
SolutionsJan 27

Nigeria to Stop Fertilizer Imports, Export by 2028

Nigeria is ending fertilizer imports as domestic production soars, positioning the country to become a major exporter by 2028. The shift marks a turning point for Africa's most populous nation in agricultural self-sufficiency.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Eyes Gaming Tech Exports After Fintech Success
InnovationApr 11

Nigeria Eyes Gaming Tech Exports After Fintech Success

Nigeria's booming gaming market could follow fintech's path from consumer to creator. Local developers are positioning to sell African-tested solutions worldwide.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup2 min read
Nigeria's Exports to Africa Jump 14% in 2025
SolutionsJan 27

Nigeria's Exports to Africa Jump 14% in 2025

Nigeria's trade with African neighbors surged 14% in early 2025, signaling growing economic ties across the continent. The boost shows regional cooperation is paying off with real results.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Pushes Value-Added Manufacturing Over Raw Exports
SolutionsMay 1

Nigeria Pushes Value-Added Manufacturing Over Raw Exports

Nigeria's research chief says the nation can unlock prosperity by processing raw materials at home instead of shipping them abroad. The strategy could create thousands of jobs while keeping more wealth in African hands.

AllAfrica - Innovation3 min read
Nigeria Becomes Solar Hub With $425M Investment
Planet WinsApr 23

Nigeria Becomes Solar Hub With $425M Investment

Nigeria just secured $425 million to build eight solar manufacturing plants, transforming from an energy importer to a clean energy exporter serving West Africa. Seven neighboring nations are now adopting Nigeria's renewable energy playbook.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Nigeria Unveils $1B Fund to Boost African Trade
SolutionsJun 9

Nigeria Unveils $1B Fund to Boost African Trade

Nigerian businesses can now access a billion-dollar credit facility designed to expand exports across Africa. The fund aims to help companies modernize production and tap into the continent's growing single market.

Punch Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria's Voice of Nigeria Gets Digital Rebirth Under Ndace
Community HeroesMar 31

Nigeria's Voice of Nigeria Gets Digital Rebirth Under Ndace

A broadcasting institution once drifting toward obsolescence has transformed into a thriving multimedia platform since 2023. Director General Jibrin Baba Ndace turned Nigeria's external broadcaster into a global voice through digital innovation and community connection.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria Powers Up Neighbors, Earns $112M in Early 2025
SolutionsJan 19

Nigeria Powers Up Neighbors, Earns $112M in Early 2025

Nigeria generated $112 million in early 2025 by exporting electricity to three neighboring countries, despite domestic power challenges. The success is sparking plans to expand regional energy leadership while improving infrastructure at home.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Nigeria's Busiest Airports Get Free High-Speed Wi-Fi
InnovationFeb 20

Nigeria's Busiest Airports Get Free High-Speed Wi-Fi

Travelers passing through Nigeria's major international airports can now enjoy one hour of free high-speed internet, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between MTN Nigeria and the Federal Airports Authority. The service is already live in Lagos and Abuja, with plans to expand to four more airports soon.

TechCabal3 min read
India Turns to Nigeria for 800,000 Tons of Soybeans
SolutionsMay 29

India Turns to Nigeria for 800,000 Tons of Soybeans

Nigeria and other African nations just landed a massive agricultural opportunity as India shifts its soybean imports from domestic to international sources. This trade pivot could generate unprecedented export revenue for West African farmers.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
West Africa's Largest Lithium Plant Opens in Nigeria
SolutionsJul 3

West Africa's Largest Lithium Plant Opens in Nigeria

Nigeria just launched West Africa's biggest lithium processing facility, shifting from raw mineral exports to local manufacturing that's already created over 3,000 jobs. The plant can process 6,000 metric tonnes daily and marks a turning point for the nation's mining sector.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria's Gateway Airport Set for First European Cargo Flight
SolutionsFeb 27

Nigeria's Gateway Airport Set for First European Cargo Flight

Nigeria's Gateway International Airport will welcome its first cargo plane from Europe within 45 days, opening a new trade corridor for West Africa. The development is part of a larger push to transform Ogun State into a major processing and export hub.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Nigeria's $47B Dangote Refinery Launches Historic African IPO
Innovation4d ago

Nigeria's $47B Dangote Refinery Launches Historic African IPO

Africa's largest oil refinery is going public in a share sale that could reshape the continent's energy future. The $20 billion facility has already transformed Nigeria into a major fuel exporter to Africa and Europe.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Nigeria Backs 8M Women-Led Businesses in Trade Push
Acts of KindnessMar 9

Nigeria Backs 8M Women-Led Businesses in Trade Push

Nigeria is ramping up support for eight million women-led businesses that generate over $15 billion annually, aiming to transform them into competitive exporters under Africa's new continental trade agreement. The move addresses a major gap where women run 40% of small businesses but receive less than 20% of formal financing.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read

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